Jenkins Independent School
Tel:
(606) 832-2184
Jenkins Independent School serves 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jenkins Independent School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jenkins Independent School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Jenkins Independent School's student population of 437 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jenkins Independent School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jenkins Independent School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #972 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 97% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.40 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jenkins Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jenkins Independent School is Letcher County Central High School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is J.w. Adams Combined (4.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pound J.w. Adams Combined Grades: PK-8 | 457 students
4.1 miles
10824 Orby Cantrell Hwy
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-5419 4.1 PK-8 457 - Neon Fleming Neon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 202 students
4.3 miles
50 Second Street
Neon, KY 41840
(606) 855-9042 4.3 6-8 202 - Whitesburg Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 410 students
5.2 miles
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 855-7544 5.2 K-5 410 - Whitesburg Letcher County Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 846 students
8.6 miles
435 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2339 8.6 9-12 846 - Dorton Dorton Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 299 students
8.7 miles
217 Dorton Jenkins Highway
Dorton, KY 41520
(606) 639-2832 8.7 PK-8 299
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